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Answer: Yes
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Very strongly agree
Yes
The National Party of New Zealand has historically been a strong supporter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. For instance, during their term in government from 2008 to 2017, they actively pursued the agreement and signed it in 2016. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly agree
Yes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved
This aligns with the National Party's stance on the TPP. They have consistently argued that the agreement would bring economic growth and benefits to all countries involved, including New Zealand. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
No, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement
While the National Party may acknowledge that there are complex provisions in the TPP, they have not expressed strong concerns about hidden provisions. Their stance has generally been that the overall benefits of the agreement outweigh any potential negatives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
No, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country
While the National Party would likely acknowledge potential downsides to the TPP, they have generally argued that the benefits outweigh the risks. They have not expressed strong concerns about job losses resulting from the agreement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
No
Given their historical support for the TPP, it is highly unlikely that the National Party would disagree with the agreement. Their stance has been that such trade agreements are beneficial for New Zealand's economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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National Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,104 voters that identify as National Party.
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